Which team do you prefer in the 1st round?

[BackToTheBasics]

The Caps are basically a lock for 1st in the division after last night. Which team would you prefer they play in the first round?

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[Jacoby4HOF66]

It doesn't matter. Looking at back to back President Trophies. They should beat anyone they face. No excuses.

 

[CapsSkins]

Took the Sens. Don't want to deal with Marchand for a series, TOR speedy kids give us fits, TB has way too much skill for their record (esp. if Stamkos returns).

 

[BackToTheBasics]

It doesn't matter. Looking at back to back President Trophies. They should beat anyone they face. No excuses.

Was going to include that as a poll option but I figured everyone would choose that option anyways. It leaves little room for discussion.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Give me Boston, we know exactly what we have to do to win that series.

 

[ovikovy817]

Voted for Sens but really don't care, need to finish in 4-5 even against TBL

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Voted Sens as they are an injury riddled team with little depth. It would be a boring series but definitely a winnable one for the Caps.

Any team should be fine as the Caps could easily beat any of them if they are at the top of their game, however.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Won't vote, this is a jinx thread.

 

[Dr John Carlson]

Ottawa, I suppose. Bad Corsi numbers and currently ravaged by injuries.

 

[troyerlaw]

this is a jinx thread.

big time

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

Pretty much anyone but TB

 

[RandyHolt]

The team least like one of those pesky thorn in our side hard working AHL teams.

 

[Sam Spade]

Won't vote, this is a jinx thread.

This is exactly Capitals fans problem right here, myself included.

I have come to realize that there are no jinxes and we, or anything we do, has no bearing on anything. Of course we all know this rationally but......

I am very self-depricating when it comes to my Caps fandom on these boards, sort of like the fat person that makes fat jokes before anyone else can, but I believe the Caps can beat most teams in the east.

Also think the Caps beat anyone in the poll in the 1st round. Voted Bruins.

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Yep, no such thing as jinxes. We have no effect on who the Caps are going to play.

 

[PB12]

Bruins. I live in New England This team has no heart and no leadership. We can beat these guys. Add in the fact we need to get Holtby going again. And what is that one team? Boston.

 

[third man in]

Caps can and should beat all of these teams. Sens may be the best matchup though.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

In order of preference from most to least desired: Ottawa, Boston, Toronto, Tampa.

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

In order of preference from most to least desired: Ottawa, Boston, Toronto, Tampa.

Agreed.

 

[sycamore]

In order of preference from most to least desired: Ottawa, Boston, Toronto, Tampa.

Same. But Ottawa and Boston are much preferred over Tampa and even Toronto. Mike Babcock kind of the Scotty Bowman of the league right now.

 

[ForzaItalia]

Voted Sens but it'll be Tampa who the Caps face in round one.

 

[Corby78]

Best chance for a sweep is Ottawa, so they got my vote. Now having said that we all know how this team handles extended breaks between games

 

[ForzaItalia]

I think the Sens are fizzling out and won't even make the playoffs. Hope I'm wrong though.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Voted Sens but it'll be Tampa who the Caps face in round one.

Tampa is dead, they're not gonna make it. Ottawa has a 92% chance of making it, Tampa has a 13% chance. This is out of Tampa's control, even if they win every remaining game they might not make it. Ottawa wins a game or two and goodbye TB.

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Tampa is dead, they're not gonna make it. Ottawa has a 92% chance of making it, Tampa has a 13% chance. This is out of Tampa's control, even if they win every remaining game they might not make it. Ottawa wins a game or two and goodbye TB.

If TBay loses in regulation tomorrow night in Boston, they are pretty much done.

 

[Portable Mink]

Pittsburgh. coz **** Pittsburgh.